A Touch of Sol

Hola Amigas. It's Diva Time! So how are you doing? I can't believe this weather. One day it's sweltering hot (my kind of weather) and then its freezing again...Today and yesterday it's been raining...Well many asked about my first meet and greet with Dawn Raspas. I am a Designer for her so I was getting some goodies for our next session. I also spoke to her about this weekend. I am going to her Shoebox Swap A Thon in Mahwah, NJ. It's going to be first time at a SU event as I have never been to Convention or Regionals. I am really excited. But also nervous as I have never been away from Joaquin and Solimar for so long and this is for the whole weekend. YIKES! At least it's only 1 hour 30 minutes away...Just in Case!

Here is my interpretation of the sketch for this week. Gotta LOVE this new Summer Mini DSP.

I hope you will play along.

RECIPE: ALL STAMPIN UP

Paper: Wild Wassabi, Daffodil Delight, Melon Mambo, Beyond the Garden DSP

Ribbon: Daffodil Delight

Hola Amigas! It has been raining here since Wednesday, UGH! Tomorrow is Solimar's birthday party...I will let you know how it goes. Tonight I will be making two cakes, cupcakes and finishing the headbands for the girls in attendance. I am hoping that I can keep the tie dying mess to a minimum...Not promising ANYTHING! Well its Stamp A Holic time. The sketch today is brought to us by my DT sister Mitzi Lutrull. The possibilities of color combos and more are GREAT! Here is my submission for this week. Gotta LOVE DSP!Okay so I am not IN LOVE with it...But I gotta walk away NOW or I am going to go crazy...I have to rethink this one...Let me know if you have any ideas on how to make this better!

RECIPE: ALL STAMPIN UP!

Paper: Baja Breeze, Springtime Vintage DSP, Very Vanilla

Ink: Crumb Cake

Ribbon: Very Vanilla

Accessories: Big Shot, Vintage Wallpaper EF, Fun Flowers Die, sponge dauber, Antique brad

Time to play with the Stamp-A-Holics. Isn't this sketch pretty all on its own? How is everyone doing? Can you believe its Friday? Well Solimar is almost at her Girl Scout Cookie Sale Goal. She is only 130 boxes away. I am really proud of her. Here is my interpretation. So what do you think? I flipped the sketch. The color combo (Concord Crush, Daffodil Delight, Tangerine Tango) came from the Color Coach. Great TOOL to have.

Before I forget we are LOOKING for 2 NEW Team Members. Are you interested? Hop on over to the Stamp A Holics Blog for more deets!

RECIPE: ALL STAMPIN UP

Paper: Concord Crush, Whisper White, Greenhouse Gala DSP

Ribbon: Concord Crush

Stamp: Very Vintage Jumbo Wheel

Ink: Tangerine Tango, Daffodil Delight

Hola Amigas! How are you? Today is Diva Day. This week we have a sketch challenge. Solimar and I both did the challenge. She asked what I was doing and I explained what sketch and color challenges are and this is what she came up with...She is not totally happy with it because she said she missed the dots at the bottom but we'll work on it...What can I say she is an OVERACHIEVER like her Mama.

and here is mine...Solimar helped ALOT

RECIPE: ALL STAMPIN UP

Paper: Whisper White, Bashful Blue, Chocolate Chip (textured), Basic Black, Real Red, Pawsitively Prints II DSP

Stamp: Crazy for Cupcakes

Ink: Stazon Black

Ribbon: Bashful Blue, Linen Thread

Accessories: Big Shot, BAB Bigz Bear, Dimensionals, Aqua Painter, Markers (Bashful Blue, Pear Pizzazz, Poppy Parade

Hola Amigas! Diva Time! You have to love playing along with the Divas. I DO! Here is our sketch for this week. Because Valentine's Day is around the corner I thought I would make my sketch Filled with LOVE! So what do you think? I like this NEW set in the Occassions Mini...Too Cute?

RECIPE: ALL STAMPIN UP

Paper: Real Red, Bashful Blue, Whisper White, Red Glimmer (Occassions Mini)

Stamp: Valentine Defined (Occassions Mini)

Ink: Bashful Blue, Real Red

Ribbon: Bashful Blue, Real Red

Accessories: XL Oval Punch, Oval Punch, Pinking Hearts Border

Here is this weeks sketch at Sketches in Thyme. Its is a really pretty sketch and I hope you play along with the Sketchy Mavens. I am pretty busy with getting everything ready for my Girl Scout Troop Meeting tomorrow. Cookie Sales start on the 20th. YIKES! I asked Solimar what her sales goal is and she says " 2000 Mom". I explain its ALOT and may be to high. She says "I can do it Mom". So there you go...We have until March to reach Solimar's goal. Wish us LUCK!

RECIPE: ALL STAMPIN UP (unless otherwise noted)

Paper: Basic Black, Old Olive, Daffodil Delight

Stamp: Build a Blossom, Elements of Style

Ink: Old Olive, Daffodil Delight

Accessories: Scallop Trim Punch, 1/2 Circle Punch, Dimensionals, Pearls (non-SU)

Hola Amigas. How are you doing? Well Hubby and I both have the flu. Joaquin has bronchitis and Solimar has postal nasal drip and really bad asthma. YEAH! Way to start the New Year. It seems that I haven't played with the Divas in so long. We have a sketch challenge for you this week. I truly like the simplicity of the design.

RECIPE: ALL STAMPIN UP

Paper: Lap of Luxury DSP, Concord Crush, Very Vanilla

Ink: Concord Crush

Stamp: Messages for Mom

Ribbon: Concord Crush

Accessories: Cutter Kit

Hola Amigas! How is everyone? This is the sketch over at Sketches in Thyme. Where I am one of the Sketchy Mavens. I hope you will come and play. Here is how I interpreted the sketch.RECIPE: ALL STAMPIN UP
Paper: Daffodil Delight, Pear Pizzazz, Poppy Parade (IN COLORS), Whisper White, Sunny Garden DSP
Ink: Poppy Parade, Pear Pizzazz

Stamp Set: The Nicest Things

Ribbon: Daffodil Delight

Accessories: Markers (Daffodil Delight, Pear Pizzazz, So Saffron, Chocolate Chip, Peach Parfait, Blush Blosson-retired), sponge

Hola Amigas! It's time to play with the Divas. How is everyone doing? Can you believe it's December? I have GREAT news. I am a Guest Designer for USTAMP with Dawn Year End Blowout. I get to give one free pass away but this time there is a twist. I have to choose a new friend someone I don't know. Who knows it could be YOU! I definitely need to redo this card. Not sure what it is but its either missing something or this is not the correct stamp to use for this sketch. Any thoughts?

Hola Amigas! Can you believe we are so close to DECEMBER! YIKES! Well its time for a new Gimme a Break Sketch Challenge.Here is my take on Courtney's sketch.
I didn't add any embellishments as I usually would because it would have been to overwhelming. The metal sheet background was enough (in my opinion).

RECIPE: Stampin UP

Paper: Night of Navy, Whisper White

Ink: Night of Navy

Stamp: Christ is Born

Accessories: Petals a Plenty EF, Scallop Border Punch, Corner Rounder, Metal Sheet (non-SU)

Hola Amigas. My friend Courtney Johnston has created a NEW challenge blog. Gimme A Break will feature Manic Monday and Finally Friday Challenges. I hope you will come and play with us. Today she has a sketch challenge. Here is my take on the challenge.

RECIPE: ALL STAMPIN UP

Paper: Crumb Cake, Rose Red, Thoroughly Modern DSP (retired)

Ribbon: Rose Red

Stamp: Holiday Lineup, Four the Holidays

Accessories: White Gel Pen, Markers (Chocolate Chip, Soft Suede, Sahara Sand, Real Red), Crystal Effects

Hola Amigas! It's time to play with the Divas. This week its a Sketch Challenge. I wamted to do Holiday card with all the Holiday Spirit everywhere you go...why not? So what do you think of Rudolph's early appearance?
RECIPE: All STAMPIN' UP!

Paper: Poppy Parade, Very Vanilla, Thoroughly Modern DSP (retired), Chocolate Chip, Whisper White, Soft Suede, Basic Black

Ink: Poppy Parade

Stamp: Many Merry Messages

Accessories: In Color Glimmer Brads, Chocolate Chip Marker, Owl Punch, Snowflake Punch

Good Morning Amigas. How are you today? I can't belive summer is ALMOST over. It has been chilly here for the past two days. I am not ready for fall weather. Well I am kinda. My sister's wedding is next week, FINALLY! Today I have the Diva Coffee Break Challenge...I hope you will join us. Here is my take on it...I love this cute NEW stamp set...
SUPPLIES: STAMPIN UP

Hola Amigas! If you go to the left of my blog you can see all eleven Divas! This week we have a sketch challenge. So let's see...Yesterday my dad slept over...Of course Solimar and Joaquin just showered him with Loads of Love. Today not sure what to do with him, yet! I do have to go pick up my contacts...Maybe drag him to the mall...How fun? Not for me but Solimar is a Shop-o-holic. Anywho, here is my take on the sketch challenge...Hope you enjoy it. I do have to say that Cherry Cobbler is one of my NEW favorite colors. Don't forget to come and play with us! RECIPE: ALL STAMPIN UP

Hola Amigas. Here is a sketch from Kelli Waters. Come join in and play. Well today I have to finish getting some odds and ends for Solimar's classmate. She is having a Build A Bear birthday party today. After that party my hubby and I will be going to Malaga, a Spanish restaurant for my girlfriend's 30th Surprise party. Can you say Sangria? YUM YUM! They are known for their Seafood Paella BUT because I am stil nursing, NO SEAFOOD for me. BooHoo!

And here is my sketch. Keep the frenzy going and hop over to Melinda Couden's blog.

RECIPE: ALL STAMPIN' UP!

Paper: Old Olive, Apricot Appeal, Sweet Pea DSP (Occassions Mini)

Ribbon: Old Olive

Ink: Old Olive

Stamp Set: She's All That

Accessories: Big Shot, Top Note Die, Silver Brads